State of Florida
JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80056093
State of Florida, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States, 32118
JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80056093
Date: Mar 18, 2025 The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes. We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families. We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses. THE RIGHT SERVICE, THE RIGHT WAY, AT THE RIGHT TIME THIS POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT At DJJ, our focus is to enhance public safety through high-quality effective services for youth and families delivered by world-class professionals dedicated to building a stronger, safer Florida. Working as a juvenile justice detention officer is one of the most rewarding and challenging career opportunities in the State of Florida. As an officer, your primary responsibility is to ensure public safety by providing a safe and secure environment for troubled youth in a structured setting. At DJJ, we expect youth to be accountable for their criminal actions while striving to sustain a culture that promotes dignity and respect. Our goal is to treat each youth in our care as an individual by providing the right services, at the right time, in order to shape youth to become productive citizens in society. As a detention officer, you are most often the first DJJ employee to interact with juvenile offenders. Therefore, leadership, coaching, mentoring, and a desire to work with youth are qualities that are essential. For a complete description of duties and responsibilities, please click
here . LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION: Location Information:
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 3840 Old Deland Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32124, 386-238-4780 Contact Person:
Arnica Wilson, Superintendent, Arnica.Wilson@djj.state.fl.us, Dwayne Murray, Assistant Superintendent, Dwayne.Murray@djj.state.fl.us Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,643.88 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Be at least 19 years of age. Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the department. Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Department policies and procedures and procedures for the care, custody and control of youth. Facility Operating Procedures. Safety procedures and conducting strip searches. Good hygiene and housekeeping tasks relating to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility. Skills in: Recognizing signs of potential suicide or depression and changes in youth’s behavior. Addressing issues of youth who are experiencing problems. Ability to: Determine appropriate level of use of force. Provide constructive feedback to correct behavior and use of conflict management skills. Prepare and maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth. Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers. Communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public. SPECIAL NOTES: ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING. DJJ Detention facilities operate 24/7/365 and positions require shift schedules. Staff members must be agreeable to working shift schedules, including rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays with varying days off. All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions. DJJ participates in E-VERIFY (Employment Eligibility). When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. Successful candidate must be certified in accordance with the Department direct care training policy, and must obtain such certification within 180 days of employment. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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Date: Mar 18, 2025 The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes. We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families. We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses. THE RIGHT SERVICE, THE RIGHT WAY, AT THE RIGHT TIME THIS POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT At DJJ, our focus is to enhance public safety through high-quality effective services for youth and families delivered by world-class professionals dedicated to building a stronger, safer Florida. Working as a juvenile justice detention officer is one of the most rewarding and challenging career opportunities in the State of Florida. As an officer, your primary responsibility is to ensure public safety by providing a safe and secure environment for troubled youth in a structured setting. At DJJ, we expect youth to be accountable for their criminal actions while striving to sustain a culture that promotes dignity and respect. Our goal is to treat each youth in our care as an individual by providing the right services, at the right time, in order to shape youth to become productive citizens in society. As a detention officer, you are most often the first DJJ employee to interact with juvenile offenders. Therefore, leadership, coaching, mentoring, and a desire to work with youth are qualities that are essential. For a complete description of duties and responsibilities, please click
here . LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION: Location Information:
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 3840 Old Deland Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32124, 386-238-4780 Contact Person:
Arnica Wilson, Superintendent, Arnica.Wilson@djj.state.fl.us, Dwayne Murray, Assistant Superintendent, Dwayne.Murray@djj.state.fl.us Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,643.88 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Be at least 19 years of age. Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the department. Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Department policies and procedures and procedures for the care, custody and control of youth. Facility Operating Procedures. Safety procedures and conducting strip searches. Good hygiene and housekeeping tasks relating to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility. Skills in: Recognizing signs of potential suicide or depression and changes in youth’s behavior. Addressing issues of youth who are experiencing problems. Ability to: Determine appropriate level of use of force. Provide constructive feedback to correct behavior and use of conflict management skills. Prepare and maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth. Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers. Communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public. SPECIAL NOTES: ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING. DJJ Detention facilities operate 24/7/365 and positions require shift schedules. Staff members must be agreeable to working shift schedules, including rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays with varying days off. All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions. DJJ participates in E-VERIFY (Employment Eligibility). When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. Successful candidate must be certified in accordance with the Department direct care training policy, and must obtain such certification within 180 days of employment. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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